Abstract: This study combines the results of five representative surveys conducted between August 1982 and March 1983. Among the subjects dealt with in the surveys were respondent attitudes towards the political parties and various political leaders.

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DATE OF COLLECTION: August 1982, October 1982, January 1983, February 1983, March 1983

SUBJECT TERMS: campaigns. candidates. election studies. elections. political attitudes and behavior. political elites. political issues. political parties. political party preference. voting attitudes and behavior. Federal Republic of Germany.